#565. Fast Hands in Pickleball: The Science of Reaction Time with Zane Navratil

Want to improve your reaction time in pickleball? Three-time Major League Pickleball champion Zane Navratil and performance expert Dr. Erik Korem dive deep into the fascinating science behind developing lightning-fast hands on the court. From professional baseball to pickleball, discover how elite athletes develop extraordinary reaction speeds through sophisticated mental models, visual training, and deliberate practice. Zane shares insights from his journey from tennis state champion to professional pickleball player, while Dr. Korem unpacks cutting-edge research on performance optimization. Learn: • The hidden connection between mental models and reaction speed • Why traditional vision tests might be limiting your performance • Key focus points that separate elite players from novices • The truth about training tools like stroboscopic glasses • A systematic approach to developing faster hands at any level Use AIM7 for Free Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Quotable moments: "See a little, see a lot. See a lot, see nothing." - Dr. Erik Korem "Before they even touch the ball, I've made my decision. If somebody blitzes a ball at you, you don't have time to react and get out of the way." - Zane Navratil "The data is very clear - if you're focused on yourself, the internal cues, you're way slower." - Dr. Erik Korem ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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